The key to warding off these parasites is consistent application of the best flea, tick and mosquito control products you can afford, along with environmental control.
Audrey Pavia
Award-winning writer and editor Audrey Pavia is a former managing editor at Dog Fancy magazine and former senior editor of The AKC Gazette. Author of The Labrador Retriever Handbook, she has written extensively on horses as well as other pets. She shares her home with Pittie mixes Mookie and Winnie. More at audreypavia.com.
Tips to keep your pets safe from these canine cousins.
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Puppies, adults and seniors — create a workout that’s right for your dog to keep him fit and happy.
Maybe it’s your first puppy or it’s been a while, but a new puppy means lots of questions that need answers stat!
If you like doing activities with your dog and want a fun way to put that special nose to work, try a sport called Trailing and Locating. Sanctioned by the North American Sport Dog Association, Trailing and Locating helps deter-mine a dog’s ability to track, trail — or follow — and locate quarry above ground.
Black Lab mix, Bear is real outdoor enthusiast who loves swimming and hiking. He recently became the first Jeep dog.
Premiering on Amazon Prime, Season 1 of “The Pack,” covers the adventures of two teams of 12 dogs and their humans competing all over the globe for prize money.
In just five steps, you can teach your pup to do his business outside, along with some time and patience.
We have tips for every age range, helping to keep your dog safe when holiday madness kicks into high gear.
A 10-week-old puppy is at a prime age to develop canine social skills and explore the world.
What’s a barn hunt? How can you and your dog take part in a barn hunt? Here’s everything you need to know about barn hunts?
When my Pit Bull-mix, Mookie, turned a year old, I knew his puppyhood was officially over. At the age of 1, he was now considered an adult.
Of course, no one told him this, so he continued to be as playful and energetic as ever.
The old adage of “one year of a human’s life is equal to seven years in a dog’s life” is all wrong. Dogs mature more quickly than humans, so a simple one-to-
seven calculation just isn’t accurate. The truth is that when your dog hits the age of 12 years, he has reached the equivalent of 64 human years if he’s a small dog (20 pounds or less); 69 human years if he’s a medium dog (21 to 50 pounds); and 77 human years if he’s a large dog (more than 50 pounds).
At the age of 6, dogs are fully mature and are at the beginning of their senior years. Just because they are getting older, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your time together!
What can you expect, physically and emotionally, once your dog hits 2 years old? Find out why 2 is a pretty fun age for dogs!
Is your doggo celebrating double digits? Find out what the 10-year mark means for your dog’s behavior and well-being.
What do you feed a puppy? How about an adult dog or an older dog? Let’s discuss the best dog food according to your dog’s age.
Try these easy home remedies for dogs found in most kitchen and medicine cabinets. You can treat everything from skin and coat issues to stomach upsets yourself.
Holidays and dogs don’t have to be a stressful combination. Here’s how to make the season happy and healthy for puppies, adult dogs and seniors.
How can you help a senior dog as she starts to struggle with diet, exercise and simply getting around? Let’s take a look at some basic rules of good care and tips to keep a senior dog healthy and happy.
Wondering how to socialize a puppy? Let’s take a look at how you can help socialize your puppy with new people, other dogs, different places and other animals.
What are different puppy diseases? How do I protect my puppy from parasites? What do I do if my puppy eats a foreign object? Let’s review puppy conditions and how keep your puppy safe.
When it comes to bringing a puppy home, there are a few important things for canine parents to know. We’ve got tips on how to introduce a puppy to other dogs, how to handle tooth troubles and much more.
Maremma dogs care for the Miniature Horses at Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, but Maremma Sirius and Miniature Horse Mercury are truly best buds.
Welcoming a new puppy into your home? Congratulations! Puppies need lots of puppy gear. So, how do you choose the right collars, harnesses and clothing for puppies? Check out our advice.
U.S. Marine Craig Grossi came across a stray mutt while on tour in Afghanistan. Here’s the unlikely story of how the two formed a friendship and how Craig brought his furry friend to America.
Senior dog teeth issues can happen even if your aging pup has received excellent dental care throughout his life. Here’s what to know.
From too many teeth in puppies to abscessed teeth in senior dogs, let’s look at dog teeth problems and dog dental care through every stage of canine life.
The Dog Rescue Shirt Club provides its members with a unique T-shirt every month from a dog rescue somewhere in the country.
Puppies are cute and full or life and energy — but they’re also prone to puppy diseases, injuries and other conditions. Here’s what to know.
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